The Galaxy Buds 3 FE Black are Samsung’s Fan Edition earbuds for 2025 in their darker finish: a matte black blade-style stem and a matching black case. Samsung gives them Active Noise Cancellation, six microphones for calls, Bluetooth 5.4 and an IP54 rating, with up to 30 hours of total music with the case when ANC is off. Paired with a recent Galaxy phone they also bring Galaxy AI features such as Interpreter and hands-free Gemini.
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Why the Galaxy Buds 3 FE Black
Black is the safe, everyday choice. The Galaxy Buds 3 FE Black disappear against dark hair, match most phone cases and gym kit, and they hide the small scuffs and pocket marks that a light case collects over months of daily use. The case is black as well, so it does not look worn after a year in a bag.
Samsung also sells the Buds3 FE in Gray, which in person looks closer to a light silver-white. The hardware, battery and features are identical; the choice is purely about how visible you want the earbuds to be.
Noise Cancellation for the Commute
Active Noise Cancellation is on by default and is designed for the noise of a metro carriage, traffic or a busy café. On One UI 8.0 and later you can set the pinch-and-hold gesture to switch noise control directly from the phone settings; on older One UI versions the setting lives in the Galaxy Wearable app. When you need to hear an announcement, Ambient Sound lets outside sound back in.
ANC does cost battery. With it on, the Galaxy Buds 3 FE Black last up to 6 hours of music per charge and 24 hours with the case; with ANC off that rises to 8.5 and 30 hours. Talk time is up to 4 hours per charge and 18 hours with the case either way.
Calls With Six Microphones
Samsung fits six microphones across the Galaxy Buds 3 FE Black and uses a pre-trained machine learning model that analyses ambient sound and voice patterns to filter out noise on calls. In practice that means your voice stays clearer when you walk along a busy road or take a call in a car park. Earbuds weigh about 5 g each, light enough for long calls.
Galaxy Phone Extras
With a Samsung Galaxy phone the Galaxy Buds 3 FE Black do more. Auto Switch moves the connection between Galaxy phones, tablets, Galaxy Book laptops and Galaxy Watch4 or later. 360 Audio works on Galaxy phones and tablets running One UI 3.1 or later, though head tracking is not supported on this model. Samsung Seamless Codec is available on Galaxy devices, and Samsung Find can show the last known location and enable Lost Mode.
Galaxy AI Interpreter can translate conversations into your earbuds when paired with supported Galaxy phones such as the Galaxy S23, S24 and S25 series and recent Z Fold and Z Flip models. Gemini voice wake-up with Hey Google needs One UI 8.0 or later.
Fit, Controls and Durability
Each Galaxy Buds 3 FE Black earbud measures 21.1 x 18.0 x 33.8 mm and comes with three sizes of ear tips (S, M and L). Controls sit on the Blade: pinch once to play or pause, twice to skip, three times to go back, and swipe up or down to change volume. The earbuds are rated IP54 for dust and water, which covers sweat and light rain, and the case measures 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4 mm and weighs 41.8 g.
Who This Is Not For
The Galaxy Buds 3 FE Black are not the best match for iPhone owners. They connect as normal Bluetooth earbuds on any phone, but the setup and settings require a Samsung Account and, for the Galaxy Wearable app, an Android 11 phone; Galaxy AI, Auto Switch, 360 Audio and the Samsung Seamless Codec are Galaxy-only.
The case does not support wireless charging, and Samsung does not include a USB-C cable in the box. IP54 is splash and sweat protection, not swimming protection, and buyers who want head-tracked spatial audio or a two-way speaker system should look at the Galaxy Buds3 Pro.
Galaxy Buds 3 FE Black: Delivery and Warranty
Orders arrive anywhere in the UAE in up to 3 business days, with free delivery on orders from AED 300. The earbuds carry a 1-year warranty from Totot. If they arrive faulty or not as described you can return them within 14 days, and please report any shipping damage within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE, SM-R420 (Black)
- Speaker: 1-way
- Microphones: 6
- Noise control: Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Sound
- Audio: 360 Audio on Galaxy devices (no head tracking)
- Codecs: AAC, SBC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec)
- Bluetooth: 5.4; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP profiles
- Sensors: Hall, pressure, proximity, touch
- Music time, ANC on: Up to 6 hours, 24 hours with case
- Music time, ANC off: Up to 8.5 hours, 30 hours with case
- Talk time: Up to 4 hours, 18 hours with case
- Battery: 53 mAh per earbud, 515 mAh case (typical)
- Charging: USB-C via case; no wireless charging; cable not included
- Water and dust: IP54
- Earbud size and weight: 21.1 x 18.0 x 33.8 mm, 5 g
- Case size and weight: 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4 mm, 41.8 g
- Smart features: Auto Switch, Samsung Find, Bixby voice wake-up, Gemini on One UI 8.0+, Galaxy AI Interpreter on supported Galaxy phones
- In the box: Earbuds, ear tips (S, M, L), charging case, quick start guide
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications, battery figures, box contents and feature conditions come from Samsung’s official UAE product page for the Galaxy Buds3 FE. Full details are published on the official Samsung UAE Galaxy Buds3 FE page.
FAQ
Do the Galaxy Buds 3 FE Black have noise cancellation?
Yes. They have Active Noise Cancellation, on by default, plus an Ambient Sound mode for hearing your surroundings.
How long does the Galaxy Buds 3 FE Black battery last?
8.5 hours of music per charge with ANC off (30 with the case), or 6 hours with ANC on (24 with the case), according to Samsung.
Is a charging cable included with the Galaxy Buds 3 FE Black?
No. Samsung lists earbuds, three ear-tip sizes, the case and a quick start guide; a USB-C cable is not included, and wireless charging is not supported.
Do they work with an iPhone?
Yes, as standard Bluetooth earbuds, but setup needs a Samsung Account and Galaxy-only features such as Auto Switch, 360 Audio and Galaxy AI will not be available.
Is the black version different from the gray one?
No. Both colours share the same speaker, microphones, battery and IP54 rating; only the finish of the earbuds and case changes.
Browse more in our Earbuds range. Every order from Totot carries a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, with our 14-day return policy for defective or non-compliant items, and nationwide UAE delivery.
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